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Beacon Health System · 2 days ago

Phlebotomy/Lab Assist

Elkhart, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Beacon Health System is a healthcare organization dedicated to delivering outstanding care and inspiring health. The Phlebotomy/Lab Assist role involves collecting, processing, and handling specimens for testing while ensuring accuracy and compliance with laboratory procedures.

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Responsibilities

Accessioning laboratory test requests, verifying work for accuracy and detail and resolving problem orders

Processing and handling specimens and routing them to various laboratory sections according to established procedures

Operating the laboratory information system to prepare the draw list and specimen labels or to print out reports and worksheets

Determining priority of testing and processing specimens to meet priority requirements

Obtaining and verifying pertinent patient information for laboratory records and/or billing purposes

Verifying information on requisitions and acquiring appropriate authorization

Performing venipuncture, arterial and capillary collections

Obtaining non-blood specimens (body fluids or materials and verifying specimen integrity

Performing toxicology specimen collections according to regulatory requirements regarding processing and handling of specimens

Performing Point of Care testing as trained when necessary and notifying physicians of critical lab values immediately

Performing responsibilities of testing personnel for moderate complexity testing as defined in CFR.493.1425

Accurately identifying patients and specimens according to prescribed procedures

Preparing specimens and supplies for transport or following applicable shipping regulations

Identifying variations from procedure and documents issues as part of the laboratory quality plan

Providing trauma support by taking blood products to the patient, relaying any needs to the appropriate lab department and staying with the patient until dismissed by the M.D

Communicating with care providers regarding delays in draws and complications when obtaining specimens. Documents all specifics out of the ordinary

Adhering to established quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) policies and procedures

Using resources to provide direction and answer questions from clinical staff regarding lab procedure and specimen requirements

Assisting internal and external customers with questions, concerns and problems

Answering the telephone and responding to requests for specimen pick-up, courier dispatch, laboratory reports, test orders, etc

Transporting or delivering items such as specimens, reports and supplies. May act as a courier, as directed

Maintaining appropriate levels of supplies and reagents and placing orders as needed

Maintaining cleanliness of laboratory, cleaning spills with special attention to body fluid precautions and contaminated waste disposal per OSHA guidelines

Maintaining records, reports and files as required by departmental policies and procedures

Completing other job-related assignments and special projects as assigned

Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared

Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes

Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes

Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year

Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department

Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self

Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance

Complies with established organization and department policies

Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required

Qualification

PhlebotomySpecimen processingLaboratory information systemCustomer serviceModerate complexity testingComputer skillsTelephone usage skillsCommunication skillsOrganization skillsAttention to detail

Required

High school diploma

Qualifies as testing personnel for moderate complexity testing as defined in CFR.493.1423

Ability to be effective in a fast paced, quality focused, multi-priority environment that frequently deals with stressful situations and deadlines

Demonstrates the interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) necessary to maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, other employees, and the public

Good organization skills and the ability to work effectively with general supervision

Proficient computer skills to complete work assignments accurately and in a reasonable amount of time

Ability to pay close attention to details

Effective telephone usage skills necessary to process information accurately

Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required

Preferred

Courses in mathematics and some biological sciences preferred

Minimum of one year of patient care, customer service, general office/clerical or related experience is preferred

Completion of a phlebotomy training program or experience preferred

Company

Beacon Health System

Beacon Health System is a Hospital & Health Care centre providing health care facilities

Founded in 2012

South Bend, Indiana, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://beaconhealthsystem.org/

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